July 27th.—A and C Squadrons under Major Crabbie engaged in clearing farms.
28th.—The regiment marched from Doorn Kloof at 7 a.m. Enemy opened fire on advance scouts at short range and then retired. Several horses killed. No casualties in men.
29th.—The regiment marched from Doorn Kloof to Zeekoehoek.
30th.—The regiment marched from Zeekoehoek at 6.30 a.m. to Boschfontein.
31st.—A and C Squadrons, under the command of Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley, left camp at 5.30 a.m., for reconnaissance. No enemy.
Aug. 1st and 2nd.—Boschfontein.
3rd.—All mounted troops except A Squadron R.S.G. escorted Col. Kekewich's convoy through Oliphant's Nek.
4th.—Gifts received from the following were distributed:—
The Rt. Hon. Walter Long's Fund, Capt. Meysey Thompson, Mr. John Masterson, Perth.